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my son is 3 years old and he still sucks his thumb. is it harmful for him and how can i help him to get rid of this?
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anamika sikarwarMom of a 6 yr 5 m old girl3 years agoA. 3 year old baby is know to difference between little bit good or bad things ..so u have to encourage him to not do that.
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go . In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycological cagfuse and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spefnd good time with the child . In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .
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